They’re some of the hardest-working actors in the biz.
So you can bet that when the end-of-year summer holidays roll around, the cast of Home And Away make the most of their precious time off.
Of course with the most recent northern beaches COVID cluster wreaking havoc on thousands of family’s holiday plans around the country, Christmas this year looked very different.
Thankfully Sam Frost was able to make it down to Melbourne to be with her four brothers and sister before the Victorian boarder shut to NSW.
Meanwhile Ethan Brown was able to deliver the greatest Christmas gift of all – surprising his 16-year-old daughter Aaylah after COVID restrictions meant they were apart for most of the year.
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Filming for the much-loved Channel 7 show officially wrapped on December 18, with the official H&A Instagram page revealing at the time: “And that’s a wrap!!!! 🎬 Thank you for being such loyal members of the Summer Bay family. We absolutely cannot wait to see you for another big year of Summer Bay feels in 2021!”
Keep scrolling to take a look at how your favourite Home And Away stars are spending the summer holidays
Rancho relaxo! Home And Away‘s resident love birds Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor couldn’t look more loved-up as they hit the beach.
Ada Nicodemou celebrated Christmas Day with her son Johnas and boyfriend Adam Rigby.
“Merry Christmas,” the actress captioned this sweet selfie.
Sarah Roberts enjoys a Boxing Day feast with her sister, Lauren.
James Stewart and daughter Scout have the right idea about how best to spend the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
“Sleepyhead 💤 ✨.. love the holidays!!” James mused alongside this sweet father-daughter selfie.
On Christmas Day Ethan Brown, who plays Tane on the show, surprised his daughter Aaylah after COVID restrictions meant they were apart for almost a year. The actor, who is based in Sydney due to his Home And Away gig, hasn’t been allowed to visit his daughter, who appears to live in his home country of New Zealand – but went back to surprise her at Christmas.
“Surprising my daughter after almost a year apart. A moment I have dreamed and fanaticised about for so long. I can’t articulate how tough this stretch has been. It’s indescribable and incomprehensible. COVID has taken away our ability to travel freely, and physically be with our loved ones. But love transcends the physical, and the distance and lost time has only strengthened our bond. We’re here and now, and our hearts are full again ❤️ ❤️. To the parents who have been separated from their children because of this year’s events, and to those who can’t see their loved ones at Christmas, I send you all my love and strength. To my daughter, you are my entire heart,” he explained.
Her Christmas wish came true! Sam Frost was able to make it to Melbourne to be with her family just before the Victorian Government shut the boarders to NSW.
Getting to know new family members! Sam gives a bottle to her new niece, Phoenix.
Aunty Sam enjoys a precious moment.
“Boxing Day Beach Sesh,” the 31-year-old captioned this oh-so-summery snap.
Family comes first for Lynne McGranger, who shared this hilarious selfie with long-term partner Paul McWaters and their photo-bombing daughter Clancy.
“Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a much better 2021. Sending love and good cheer from me, @mcsquirta and our special child @clancy.mcwaters,” the actress joked.
Sure, Johnny Ruffo isn’t technically part of the current Home And Away cast but the 32-year-old is still very much part of the extended H&A family so we just had to include this adorable snap of him and his girlfriend Tahnee in matching Christmas-themed pyjamas.
“Merry Christmas, hope everyone has an amazing day with their families and gets spoilt rotten,” the star, who is currently facing his second brain cancer battle, said.
Recently departed Home And Away star Cameron Daddo, who lives in the locked-down northern beaches, rang in Christmas Day with precious family members, as per the government guidelines.
“Awwwwe Christmas… the gang couldn’t ALL be together, but I gratefully accept what we were able to have. Merry Christmas to you and yours… and may your 2021 be a lot more of what you want! ❤️🎄🎄🎄❤️ #family,” he shared.
